Eric has a pretty large and close family. His mom is one of eight and they all live in the area and have lots of huge get togethers. Well, the Pruitt clan (Mom's maiden name) has been having a baby boom. It started last Dec. with Gabe's cousin, Brooke. 18 months later there are seven new little ones. 3 girls and 4 boys: Brooke, Gabe, Trace, Virginia, Asher, Evon, and Kalana. We had a family gathering a couple of weekends ago to introduce the last one, Kalana. I was hoping six of the seven would be there.(Evon lives in Hawaii with his parents) Unfortunately, only 4 out of the 7 made it. The picture is Aaron and Asher, Eric and Gabe, Zarin and Kalana, and Kara and Brooke. Brooke and Gabe will be in the same grade, but then the next 5 will all be in the same grade. We like to joke about how the year they all graduate will be a tough one with all the graduation ceremonies, parties, and of course presents. It makes me so glad that we made the tough decision to move home. It was hard at times because I really miss my friends but I've grown very close to my mother and sister in law. It was also tough at first financially, what with getting pregnant right after we move and before I had a job. However, God has it all planned out and is holding us all in his hands. We are so blessed and just look at each other every day and wonder at the great life we have. I am so thankful for Eric's family. I look forward to every get together we have. I had to also include some funny pics. of Brooke feeding Gabe and Gabe trying to hug Asher. He is a hugging fool! He hugs all babies and little girls that he sees.
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What fun it will be for Gabe to grow up with so many extended cousins close to his age and have family members as potential friends. And what a blessing that God has granted you friendships amongst Eric's family, as well. God truly does delight in meeting each and every one of our needs in marvelous ways!
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